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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.41, 5,903.08 and 2,509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.41, 5,903.08 and 2,509.13 is: 3,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.41 : 5,903.08 = 2,509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.41/5,903.08 = 2,509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.41x = 5,903.08 × 2,509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.41x = 14,811,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811,570.40/4,277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.74

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